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LONDON -- After fending off a break point to hold at the start of the fifth set, Andy Murray turned to his box, shook his finger and said: Theres no way Im losing this match.He backed that up by breaking Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for a 2-0 lead in the decider, having earlier surrendered a two-set lead on Centre Court. You could only enjoy how fired up he was, bounding around and pumping his fists in the air.Murray lost only one more game and closed out a 7-6 (10), 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-1 victory after nearly four hours. It was 8:42 p.m. when they finished. Ivan Lendl even stifled a yawn in the players box as the world No. 2 came out to serve for the match.Im sure I played a few matches here and in Davis Cup where I would have been as fired up, Murray told a media conference. But today was definitely up there.After losing the fourth set from 4-2 up, Murray could have imploded with one of his tantrums, but instead he brought the crowd back into the match.Its important to try to use the crowd, if you can, to your advantage, because they do make a difference, he said. In long matches, tough matches, even if its half a percent difference, its good.I try to get the crowd into it as much as I can when Im playing a home tournament.That was no easy task, given the amount of energy the crowd expended during Wednesdays first match on Centre Court. Those who paid for a ticket certainly got their moneys worth, having earlier seen Roger Federer escape from two sets down for an epic comeback win against Marin Cilic.When you get out there, its up to you to create an atmosphere a little bit, Murray said. Its totally understandable thats going to be the case after a match like that. That was a great match. The crowd were unbelievable today. They got two pretty good matches, as well, I think.Murray has been full of positive energy since reuniting with Lendl on the eve of Queens, and this was a 10th successive win for their rekindled partnership.Its beneficial having him [there, for sure, because I trust him, have a lot of confidence in him, Murray said of Lendl. He can help when Im on the court a little bit, just his presence. Might be a small amount, but like I said, every little bit helps.The prematch stuff, the work that you do in preparation for the matches, is where you get the big benefit. When this tournaments finished, the sort of training weeks are really where I think you get the biggest benefit. Hopefully, Ill have a few of them between now and the end of the year.The presence of Lendl could add some spice to Fridays semifinal. Murrays opponent, Tomas Berdych, approached Lendl about a potential coaching role after he had split with the Scot the first time around in 2014.Berdych, who defeated?Lucas Pouille?in the quarterfinals, said Lendl had told him he doesnt have the time and he [doesnt] want to be involved in tennis, but then went on to reunite with Murray.So thats how it is. I mean, its another opponent for me, he said of Murray. [Im] just going to try to focus on my next match.Is it frustrating for him to see Lendl in Murrays corner?No, absolutely not, Berdych said.Murray had been marching through these championships with almost zen-like serenity before his quarterfinal against Tsonga and hadnt dropped a set or lost his serve.If he needed a jolt to get himself ready for a potential final against Federer -- and he talked before the match about the benefits of an adrenaline charge -- then the five-set win over Tsonga was a valuable outing.I was definitely tested a lot today, he said. That was a really hard match to come through. It can give you a bit of confidence. It can help to go through games and stages in matches that are challenging.If youre in that position in the next couple of matches, you know youve been there. So Im hoping it helps me the next couple of rounds.Ever Banega Jersey . The 15th-ranked Canadian men lost the opening two games of their European tour: 19-15 to No. 17 Georgia and 21-20 to No. Gonzalo Higuain Argentina Jersey .Y. -- Jayna Hefford scored the winning goal Friday as Canada survived a scare with a 4-3 win over Sweden at the Four Nations womens hockey tournament. http://www.argentinasoccerauthentic.com/Diego-Maradona-Copa-America-Jersey/ . Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks. Mariano Andujar Argentina Jersey . 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After missing the postseason for a 13th straight year in 2015, the Raiders have ridden the play of MVP candidate quarterback Derek Carr to first place in the AFC West heading into Sundays game against Carolina.With four straight wins for the first time since 2002 and a tie for the best record in the AFC, Oakland has an opportunity to do far more than just end the playoff drought.Our focus is strictly on beating Carolina, Carr said. Its going to be a tough task because they are 10 months out from playing in the Super Bowl, or however long it was. This team coming in is such a good football team. Their record doesnt show how good they are.The Panthers just havent played that way this season. They followed up the Super Bowl loss to Denver by starting this season 1-5. They have rebounded to win three of the past four games, but have little margin for error if they want to get back to the playoffs.How they play on a two-game West Coast swing will be a big part of determining if that will happen. The Panthers will stay in the Bay Area after the game to prepare for next weeks trip to Seattle.They will even practice at the same field at San Jose State that they used in preparation for the Super Bowl.This is a very important stretch, safety Kurt Coleman said. Weve got to go in with the right mindset. Even though its going to be in California when were getting ready for Seattle, we have to treat it just the same. We cant enjoy the beaches. ... We have to approach it the right way.Here are some other things to watch:SHORT WEEK: While the Panthers come in with extra rest after playing a Thursday game last week, the Raiders have a quick turnaround after a Monday night game in Mexico City . Making it even more difficult, that game was played at an elevation of 7,380 feet, taking even more out of the players. Coach Jack Del Rio backed off his players on Wednesday, but the team believes its conditioning program will have the players ready Sunday.Really the only disadvantage in a short week is that extra day where you can get a little extra in or whatever, Carr said.dddddddddddd But, you just make it up on the back end.MAN IN THE MIDDLE: All signs point to 2013 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Luke Kuechly missing this game with a concussion after a disturbing scene on Nov. 17. The middle linebacker was shown on TV replays weeping uncontrollably and staring blankly ahead as he left the field on a cart. Last year Kuechly missed three games with a concussion, so there is concern about how his second head injury will affect him long term. The Panthers are hoping A.J. Klein will be able to step in and start, but he, too, is coming off a concussion.A.J. is a guy that we have a lot of faith in, Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis said. He always comes in and plays extremely well and we dont expect it to be any different this weekend.CONTAINING CAM: The Raiders improving defense will have a unique challenge this week against Newton. He can pick a defense apart from the pocket and adds a power-running threat with his size and speed that make him hard to sack and capable of breaking off big plays.Great athlete, big arm, linebacker Bruce Irvin said. If you dont rush him right, hell take off and make you pay.RUNNING GAME STRUGGLES: The Panthers are looking for ways to establish the running game, so expect a full dose of Jonathan Stewart early. After rushing for at least 100 yards in every game last season, Carolinas ground game has stalled and the Panthers are averaging a mere 69.3 yards per game the last three weeks. The Raiders have struggled against the run, allowing 115.7 yards per game and 4.4 yards per carry this season.BY AIR OR BY GROUND: One game after rushing for 218 yards in a win over Denver , Raiders running backs were grounded against Houston as the team gained 30 yards on the ground. Thats not to say the backs didnt produce. Led by fullback Jamize Olawales 75-yard tying touchdown catch in the fourth quarter, Oaklands backs combined for 11 catches for 199 yards, with Jalen Richard adding a TD catch in the second quarter, and Latavius Murray setting up the winning score with a 39-yard reception.---AP Sports Writer Steve Reed contributed to this report---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '